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Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
West Coast · New Zealand
State Highway 56, Haast Highway, Main RoadView location
8.8/10Excellent598 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/10 9.2
Service9.2/10 9.2
Comfort8.6/10 8.6
Condition8.6/10 8.6
Location10.0/10 10.0
Neighborhood9.2/10 9.2
Value7.6/10 7.6
Amenities8.8/10 8.8
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About Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
Enjoy modern comforts at the Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier, including complimentary Wi-Fi, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Barbecue grills and discounted access to a nearby fitness center are also available. Take advantage of the area shuttle (surcharge) to explore nearby attractions.
Start your day with a continental breakfast (fee applies). Amenities include wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self-parking is available onsite. The 24 guestrooms feature refrigerators, complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Desks, coffee/tea makers, and phones with free local calls add to your comfort. Located in Fox Glacier, the motel is a short drive from Lake Matheson (5. 4 km) and St. James Anglican Church (23. 2 km). Other nearby attractions include the Westcoast Wildlife Centre (23.
7 km) and Sentinel Rock (26. 5 km). The preferred airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), approximately 402. 1 km away.
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With a stay at Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier in Fox Glacier, you'll be 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from St James Anglican Church and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre. This motel is 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Sentinel Rock and 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Alex Knob.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
7:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award
Events/parties not allowed
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.0 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Te Wahipounamu
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Fox Glacier Guiding
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Te Koha Gallery
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Minnehaha Walk
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Lake Matheson
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Lake Matheson
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Fox Glacier South Side Walkway
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Peak Viewpoint
9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Gillespies Beach
21.2 km / 13.2 mi
Waiho Bailey Bridge
22.8 km / 14.2 mi
St James Anglican Church
23.2 km / 14.4 mi
Our Lady of the Alps
23.2 km / 14.4 mi
Westcoast Wildlife Centre
23.7 km / 14.7 mi
Waiho Hot Tubs
24.1 km / 15 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Year of construction: 2008
- Total number of rooms: 24
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- American Express
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Car park
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Car hireExtra charge
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- Room serviceExtra charge
- Laundry service
- Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
- Hotel safe
- Lift accessExtra charge
- Luggage room
- BBQ facilities
- Grill/BBQ
- Restaurant
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- Spa centreExtra charge
- Picnic
- Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans
Meal plan types
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APARTMENT THREE BEDSAPARTMENT • THREE BEDSAPT.3B
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- THREE BEDS
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APARTMENT THREE BEDS
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- THREE BEDS
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Room code: APT.3B
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STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BEDSTUDIO • QUEEN SIZE BEDSTU.QN
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BED
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: STU.QN
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STUDIO TWO BEDSSTUDIO • TWO BEDSSTU.2B
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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- TWO BEDS
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STUDIO TWO BEDS
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- TWO BEDS
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Room code: STU.2B
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STUDIO SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDSTUDIO • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDSTU.QN-SU
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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STUDIO SUPERIOR QUEEN BED
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- SUPERIOR QUEEN BED
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Room code: STU.QN-SU
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- SUPERIOR KING BED
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- SUPERIOR KING BED
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Room code: DBL.KG-SU
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
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reviews shown
James
Pro: Kind/friendly/helpful manager. Perfect wifi. Great location.
Con: Room was a bit tight.
Con: Room was a bit tight.
Paul J
The bathroom was great
Richard L.
Very clean and homey.
Scott
Excellent stay
Herbert
It is small. But very comfortable, everything is great
Rada
Everything you need in a such a remote location
Chelsea
Well appointed, friendly staff.
John
Everything was great, from the very friendly service to the modern, clean room.
William
Everything was great.
Very pleasant and helpful staff.
Very pleasant and helpful staff.
Radhakrishna
Satisfied
Highly recommended
Highly recommended
Cynthia
Great room. It had everything we needed and it was close to town.
Janvee
Room was nice and clean, staff was nice
Sharon
Clean rooms friendly staff. Great block out curtains which is a big plus. Centrally located to 1 pub, 1 supermarket, 2 cafes.. we enjoyed our stay👍 A must check out the Fox Glacier it’s awesome ☺️
Matt
Clean room, comfortable bed, good shower, friendly host. What more can I say? I would stay here again.
Emma
We had a great stay at this motel. Room was clean, bed comfy and equipped with all that we needed. We would stay again if we were in the area.
JANET
only a 1 night stay - arrived late out at 10am.
Sally
Room was small and noisy because of other guests
Narelle
Friendly, helpful staff on reception. Spacious, clean apartment. Comfy beds. Loved the printed map and sightseeing ideas given to us at check in
Diana
Easy and convenient for local attractions
Alan
Exceptionally friendly and helpful hosts. Well appointed, clean and comfortable room with great central location. A delightful stay.
Melinda
Clean room, comfy bed
David
Clean, close to cafes, glow worm walk next door.
Nigel
Clean room. Staff was great and helpful.
Steve
Rustic from the outside, very comfortable and nicely furnished on the inside. Host was friendly, very helpful, with a number of great tips to make our stay more enjoyable.
Joel
Mapping by name took us to a parking lot behind the motel, but entering the street address worked.
Nice place, pleasant, not too loud although right on the highway.
Nice place, pleasant, not too loud although right on the highway.
Terri
I called to advise them of late arrival and they helped make arrangements to check-in after hours. There is a great view of the mountains from the parking area, and it is walking distance to cafes. Furnishings were stylish and modern and looked recently updated. Its goregeous inside. Linens were soft, nice pillows. They definitely seem to be trying to give you a touch of a premium at a budget price. I definately felt like a great bargain and was a pleasant surprise.
Daniel
Great place to stay for a rainy night. Affordable, clean, comfortable- full kitchenette and great shower. Would stay again. Check in staff was amazing!
Helen
Room was spacious. Quiet location, central to town. Staff very accommodating.
Pauline
Greatroom clean and fluffy towels
Jade
Loved the glow worm walk right next door. Was a little alarmed at the town siren going off but apparently nothing to be alarmed about. Great for a quick stopover.
Liza
Good location
Large size bathroom
Clean and tidy room
Spacious room
Large size bathroom
Clean and tidy room
Spacious room
Todd
This place was recommended to us because Karen manages it and she was very helpful. She accommodated our late arrival and recommended great things to do in town and the next day during our drive down the coast.
SHIMIN
Receiption is very helpful
John
Location is great. I was a little upset because my description on Expedia said that I would have a microwave, but the room did not. It also said that breakfast was available for purchase. I was told that the descriptions are not necessarily correct in Expedia-they haven't offered breakfast for years, etc. There was a microwave in the laundry room for general use, but it would have been nice to have one in the room, which I specifically look for. The room also had a weird smell (like someone had smoked, but it was not strong) which I didn't notice once I was in the room for awhile. Bathroom was really nice!
Hong
Fantastic!
Eric
Eric’s stay
This place is perfect for a one night stay in Fox Glacier. The lady at the front desk is helpful and friendly. The room is a bit compact but has everything you need. All clean and comfortable. Good value and great location.
Paula
Clean & convenient. Friendly at Reception.
Peter
Not bad for the price but bed was uncomfortable and did like the fire siren going off at 7 in the morning!
William Wah Yick
This motel locates on main road and very convenient to sigthseeing locations, such as Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier viewpoint. Person at reception desk offers very detail tourist, dining and shopping information.
Stephen
Great Manager and great location
Charlotte
We only stayed one night, but it was very comfortable, easy to find, and the lady at reception was helpful
Mary
Our room was spacious and well designed. The staff are fabulous; friendly and very helpful.
Douglas
Staff very helpful!
Nicola
Comfy beds and nice pillows
Alexandra
Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. They had great suggestions for hikes and food choices!
Cynthia
The receptionist was lovely and helpful. The location meant we could walk.
Debra
The power went out in the am. We were not able to make coffee or oatmeal. Wr had the added expense of purchasing coffee and breakfast.
Dwayne
Friendly staff, slept good, would stay here again
Stephen
Excellent, met and surpassed our expectations. Karen was an excellent hostess! Thank you.
Amanda
Karen gave us a very warm welcome and valuable tips for enjoying Fox and our onward journey. Brilliant!
Nicola
It is just showing it's age.
Bruce
Small room but clean and quiet desopite being on a main street
Jacqui
Good location
The room was clean and a decent size. Easy walk to restaurants and supermarket.
Maggie
Parking outside is an extra charge, the room was small and no equipment that we expected. No view of the lake, but a good look at the car park outside, or through trees to a big carpark. Noisy in the evening, and an inadequate fan.
Katherine
Bella Vistas are always reliable and of a good standard. I was given helpful advice about walks and dining options - greatly appreciated.
Greg
Clean, convenient and comfortable.
Clean, convenient and comfortable. Recommend the glow-worm walk as well!
Kirsten
This property was clean, very comfortable and affordable. Would highly recommend.
Murugathasan
Very nice accommodation, clean and tidy.
Timothy
Small but clean
Rooms were small, but everything was clean. Enjoyed our stay in area.
Saman
The lady who checked us in was helpful and welcoming. The room was very small. Visually it appeared clean but there was a strong urinal-like smell throughout that made our stay very uncomfortable. We had to leave all windows open and the fan working but still couldn't sleep with the strong smell.
catherine
Peaceful
Nice hotel. Conveniently located to bus and restaurant. The town doesn’t have much except helicopter tours, hotels, restaurants. No shopping transportation or tours. Was a peaceful location and pleasant atmosphere
Philippe
Was a very nice place for one night stay to see Glaciers. Karen, the manager of the hotel, was amazing and gave us some great tips to see the glaciers and suggestions on restaurants.
Heather
Nice spot super close to everything in the town. Comfy & clean. Front desk was super helpful with all the info you need.
Kau Yung
Cleanliness of carpet
Foul smell on the floor carpet was found and gave us unpleasant impression.
Shannon
Fox glacier is a sleepy town. If you want to stay more than 1 night, I would recommend Franz Joseph instead. The property is convenient and the woman who checked us in extremely nice and helpful. The bed was decent, but had a lump in the middle. Bathroom was large and very clean.
Sue
Was very well presented and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Great value for money
Vanessa
Great hospitality.
Adrienne
Central in Fox - and handy to everything - great place to stay. Everything is close - and staff were helpful; always willing to offer ideas and go the second mile.
Peter
Despite booking months ago we were \"double booked?\" We were not contacted about this until we went to check in? We were sent to another facility which was a tiny gloomy room under a stairwell. After querying why we were not given the option of finding something else earlier we were treated to a lovely cooked breakfast the next morning which we appreciated. But we were utterly dissappoined with th situation.
Peter
All good. Thanks
Cynthia
Place was perfect after long drive.
Bathroom clean, kitchen essentials.
Bed comft
Bathroom clean, kitchen essentials.
Bed comft
Eunice
The reception staff was excellent. She offered lots of dining, trail and travel suggestions. The room was extremely spacious. The kitchenette was well supplied. The bed was very comfortable. The room was surprisingly quiet. I would recommend this motel to anyone staying in Fox Glacier.
Tejas
Wonderful motel in Fix Glacier area. Staff very friendly and welcoming
Wendy
Great place to stay - very helpful staff - would totally recommend this motel
Brent
Great Place
Shannon
The lady at reception was very welcoming. I had a lovely spa bath, which was such a treat. It took me quite a long time to figure out how to get water in the bath, so some instructions would have helped a lot. All in all, it was a wonderful stay.. thank you
Rodney
Hot water seemed to be on a timer as both of our showers were cut short due to hot water just disappearing. Nice comfortable bed. Rooms could do with updating a little.
Mark
The room was amazing!! Nothing out of place, very clean & tidy. Warm & comfortable. Wish I was staying longer!! Would definitely stay here again.
CHONG
Central location, good customer service, clean and tidy
Amy
Very clean
Sean
Staff a weath of knowledge
Karen
The room was spacious and welcoming
Paul
Neat & tidy, close to all facilities. Friendly staff.
Amy
Great place to stay for local hiking trails.
Carolyn
Lovely place to stay
IAN
Clean and safe motel with friendly staff. Located on the main road on Fox Glacier township with easy parking on-site. Room was a little bit on the small side but still comfortable and well stocked.
Rachel
great location and a great price. Booked at the last minute. Had everything we needed for a comfortable night's stay. The receptionist was very welcoming and pleasant and provided info on where to eat.
Peter
It was perfect for a one night stay, clean and comfortable.
Many thanks
Many thanks
Jiyao
Convenient lodge in Fox Glaciers
Front desk staff is very friendly and helpful who provided great suggestions to good restaurants and good places to see Glaciers. The lodge is next to Minnehaha walk and very close to Fox glacier south side walkway. We enjoyed in visiting glaciers peak view point in the afternoon, Minnehaha walk in evening and Fox glacier south side walkway in the morning.
Karen
Nice staff, hard bed.
Check in was easy and the gal working (Karen) was super sweet and very helpful! The room was decent size, clean and had a kitchenette. The bed was hard and uncomfortable and so were the pillows. Because of the bed, I wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
Danielle
Nice Stay
Comfortable stay in a nice motel located close to restaurants and facilities. Friendly owner who was helpful with local activities.
Phillip
Very nice place. Helpful Staff. Clear and tidy room. Comfortable bed.
Graham
Really lovely welcome and good room. I think the only bits which made it a 4 instead of a 5 star is that there was no hob (microwave only) and no smart TV with apps eg Netflix or YouTube. Other than that it was really good with lovely staff and housekeepers.
Thank you Graham
Thank you Graham
Debbie s
Great location
Dave
Bella Vista
Great motel, a stones throw from everything in Fox including right next to Minnehaha walk with it's glow worms...magical... smooth check-in by Karen👍..super comfy bed & lovely clean room, good shower & plenty of tea+coffee for a two nighter.. access to a bbq & microwave.
Joshua
Quiet gem, no frills, good staff, the only thing lacking was an elevator. Loved the surrounding nature.
Sharee
Lovely place to stay - glow worms an added bonus.
Tracy
Great Staff at a Nice Motel
Very nice motel close to Fox Glacier walk. Staff was excellent providing great hiking and dining suggestions as well as driving guides for highlights between Fox Glacier and Queenstown. Restaurant recommendation was spot on!
Andrew
The staff was lovely, but, honestly, the cost of staying in what was essentially a very modest, basic hotel/motel was way out of proportion. Based on other accommodation we’ve stayed at in New Zealand, we paid 2x what we should have.
Peter
All round excellence
Lovely lady on reception. Cleanliness tip top. Condition of facilities great. Would love to come again. Glow worms free and fabulous
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Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
State Highway 56, Haast Highway, Main Road, Fox Glacier, New Zealand
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